Moving moment World War Two veterans in ponchos pay tribute to fallen friends in rain at a 73rd D-Day anniversary service at Bayeux Cemetery

WORLD War II veterans who travelled to Normandy for the 73rd anniversary of D-Day paid a heartwarming tribute to their fallen comrades on Tuesday.

Veterans could be seen dressed in ponchos as they sheltered from the wind and rain for a touching tribute at Bayeux Cemetery as part of the commemorations.

D-Day saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the UK and the US join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy and these assaults are credited with aiding the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.

On Sunday, over 90 black cabs ferried the Brit veterans to Pegasus Bridge for the first time since World War II as part of the D-Day anniversary tribute.

The heartwarming tribute was planned by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, with help from World War II veterans and their families.

The convoy left Portsmouth for Caen, northern France, on Sunday, arriving in Bayeux for Tuesday’s event after a number of stops along the way.

The veterans and their families also met with locals before attending a special service at Pegasus Bridge Museum as part of the five-day trip.

In addition to the special service, veterans laid wreaths at the Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery, and attended a reception held by the Mayor of Caen at the local town hall.